The Anthropology of Art

Robert Layton

Published by Columbia University Press 1981

The Anthropology of Art

Robert Layton

In the series Elek Archaeology and Anthropology

https://doi.org/10.7312/layt90370

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Provides an authoritative introduction to the richness and diversity of art forms in non-Western societies. Addresses the problems of aesthetic appreciation across cultures, the varied uses of art, and the fundamental problem of what constitutes art.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
List of figures Publicly Available Download PDF	VII
List of plates Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	X
1 The art of other cultures Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Art and social life Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	41
3 Art and visual communication Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	86
4 Style Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	134
5 Creativity of the artist Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	172
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	213
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	221

Language: English
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 230

eBook

Published: May 6, 2019
ISBN: 9780231878401